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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 13, 2025 Page 5 of 8 Zuccaro said that an ADU would be a completely self-contained living unit. He said that adding a second kitchen would not alone make something an ADU, but that it would instead be when it becomes an independent unit that could be rented out separately. Choi asked whether the rules would allow future additions to ADUs. Hirt said that they would if the additions remained compliant with the code. Baskett asked about the requirements for parking spaces, and whether on -street parking availability would substitute for required off-street parking spaces. Hirt confirmed this, and said that this limitation was part of the state law. Motion to add the addendum to the record was moved by Moline, and adopted by voice vote. Public Comment: Justin Deister, resident, disagreed with the proposed increases in density, and said that he did not understand the purpose of the proposal. He was opposed to the proposed ordinance. Matt Machado, resident, spoke about the fees for utilities and increased density of rentals. He noted that he already had an ADU on his property, and wondered whether there would be a variance policy that would allow him to come into compliance with the new ADU policy. Mary Ann Heaney, resident, asked for consideration as to how new ADUs would be situated on yards in Old Town. She noted some issues she had with the proposed parking rules. She also said that she would support only allowing long term rentals for ADUs, and supported the rules prohibiting their use as short term rentals. Mary Dittle, resident, said that she was considering converting a detached garage into an ADU, and asked that this be grandfathered in to the proposed ADU rules. Gary Dunlap, resident, noted the difference between the square footage language used in the ordinance, and the lot coverage and floor area language used in the code. He noted that 800 square feet was small compared to other areas of the country. He was in support of the ordinance as it would allow for more affordable housing options. Jennifer Errante, resident, said she agreed with Dittle's question about grandfathering of setback and square footage rules. MJ Adams, resident, said that she was pleased to see that City was moving forward with proposal to allow for ADUs. She though that it would help improve affordability in the City,